Aida Engineering,ltd.TSE: 6118

Consolidated Financial Results for the 3rd Quarter of the FY Ended March 31, 2026

· Issued by Aida Engineering,ltd.

Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.



(For reference purposes only)

Consolidated Financial Results for the 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 [Japanese Standard]

February 13, 2026 Stock exchange: Tokyo

Listed company name: AIDA ENGINEERING, LTD.

Stock code: 6118 (URL https://www.aida.co.jp/en/)

Representative: Toshihiko Suzuki, Representative Director and President (CEO)

Contact: Hiromitsu Ugawa, Director, Managing Executive Officer, Division Manager, General Administration Headquarters Tel: +81-42-772-5231

Scheduled date of beginning dividend payment: - Preparation of supplemental explanatory materials: Yes Holding of financial results briefing: None

(Figures are rounded down to the nearest million yen)

  1. Consolidated Results for 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)

    1. Consolidated Financial Results

      (Percentages represent change compared to the previous period)

      Net sales

      Operating income

      Ordinary income

      Net income attributable to

      owners of parent

      Millions of yen

      %

      Millions of yen

      %

      Millions of yen

      %

      Millions of yen

      %

      Nine months ended

      December 31, 2025

      58,003

      5.3

      4,212

      1.3

      4,324

      4.1

      3,305

      1.8

      Nine months ended December 31, 2024

      55,081

      6.7

      4,157

      130.8

      4,155

      119.0

      3,247

      127.4

      Note: Comprehensive income:Nine months ended December 31, 2025 6,543 million yen (42.4%)

      Nine months ended December 31, 2024 4,595 million yen (43.8%)

      Net income per share

      Diluted net income per share

      Yen

      Yen

      Nine months ended

      December 31, 2025

      59.93

      59.83

      Nine months ended December 31, 2024

      56.27

      56.19

    2. Consolidated Financial Position

    Total assets

    Net assets

    Shareholders' equity ratio

    Net assets per share

    Millions of yen

    Millions of yen

    %

    Yen

    As of December 31, 2025

    124,952

    84,904

    67.9

    1,560.95

    As of March 31, 2025

    122,862

    83,637

    68.0

    1,452.01

    Reference: Shareholders' equity As of December 31, 2025 84,813 million yen

    As of March 31, 2025 83,546 million yen

  2. Cash Dividends

    Cash dividends per share

    1Q End

    2Q End

    3Q End

    Year-end

    Total

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    Yen

    Year ended March 31, 2025

    -

    -

    -

    37.00

    37.00

    Year ending March 31, 2026

    -

    -

    -

    Year ending March 31, 2026 (forecast)

    37.00

    37.00

    Note: Revision of dividend forecast for this period: None

  3. Forecasts of Consolidated Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)

Net sales

Operating income

Ordinary income

Net income

attributable to owners of parent

Net income

per share

Full year

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Yen

80,000

5.3

5,800

4.9

6,000

7.9

4,800

(5.9)

87.36

(Percentages represent change compared to the previous corresponding period)

Note: Revision of forecasts of consolidated results: None Notes

  1. Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: Yes Newly included: 2 companies (HMS Products Co., Dallas Industries) Excluded: -

  2. Application of special accounting treatment used in preparation of the quarterly consolidated financial statements: Yes

    Note: Please refer to "(Accounting Policies Adopted Specially for the Preparation of Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements)" in "(3) Notes to Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements" on page 8 for details.

  3. Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and retrospective restatement

    1. Changes in accounting policies due to revisions of accounting standards: None

    2. Changes in accounting policies other than "1": None

    3. Changes in accounting estimates: None

    4. Retrospective restatement: None

  4. Number of issued shares (common shares)

    1. Total number of issued shares at the end of the period (including treasury shares) As of December 31, 2025 63,962,021 shares

      As of March 31, 2025 67,204,621 shares

    2. Total number of treasury shares at the end of the period

      As of December 31, 2025 9,627,810 shares

      As of March 31, 2025 9,665,994 shares

    3. Average number of shares outstanding during the period

Nine months ended December 31, 2025 55,159,366 shares

Nine months ended December 31, 2024 57,712,520 shares

Review of the Japanese-language originals of the attached consolidated quarterly financial statements by certified public accountants or an audit corporation: None

Statement for proper use of business forecast and other special remarks:

(Note on forward-looking statements)

The above forecasts and those presented in appended material are based on the information presently available. Actual results may differ from these forecasts due to changes in various factors.

Table of Contents - Attachments

  1. Overview of Operating Results, Etc. 2

    1. Overview of Operating Results 2

    2. Overview of Financial Position 3

    3. Consolidated Financial Results Forecast and Other Forward-Looking Information 3

  2. Consolidated Financial Statements and Principal Notes 4

    1. Consolidated Balance Sheets 4

    2. Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income 6

      Consolidated Statements of Income 6

      Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 7

    3. Notes to Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements 8

      (Notes to Going Concern Assumption) 8

      (Notes Regarding Remarkable Fluctuation in Shareholders' Equity) 8

      (Accounting Policies Adopted Specially for the Preparation of

      Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements) 8

      (Segment Information) 8

      (Notes Regarding Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows) 9

      (Business Combinations, etc.) 10

  3. Supplementary Information 14

Status of Orders 14

  1. Overview of Operating Results, Etc.

    1. Overview of Operating Results

      During the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the global economy maintained solid growth, led by the robust

      U.S. economy, despite challenges such as trade frictions and policy-related uncertainties. Although the impact of the

      U.S. tariff policies is weakening, downside risks remain in the overall economy due to factors such as rising protectionism and concern over deteriorating fiscal conditions.

      In the metalforming machinery industry, the Japan Forming Machinery Association reported that orders received for presses during the nine months ended December 31, 2025 decreased by 10.2% year on year to ¥93,176 million due to a decline in the predictability of the business environment, which has led to a decrease in orders, mainly from overseas.

      Under these conditions, orders received by AIDA ENGINEERING, LTD. (the "Company") and its group companies (collectively, the "Group") in the nine months ended December 31, 2025 were ¥53,749 million (up 1.9% year on year) due to an increase in orders for services and the consolidation of orders received by the acquired U.S. subsidiaries, despite a decrease in orders for customized presses and high-speed presses. The order backlog decreased to ¥59,049 million (down 6.7% from the end of the previous fiscal year) due to a decrease in orders for presses.

      Net sales were ¥58,003 million (up 5.3% year on year), due to increased sales of service and the consolidation of sales of the acquired U.S. subsidiaries.

      In terms of profit, operating income was ¥4,212 million (up 1.3% year on year) and ordinary income was ¥4,324 million (up 4.1% year on year), due to increased sales, improved product and business mix, and improved gross profit margin of presses and service. Net income attributable to owners of parent was ¥3,305 million (up 1.8% year on year).

      Operating results by segment during the nine months ended December 31, 2025 were as follows.

      Japan: Net sales were ¥32,300 million (down 4.9% year on year) due to decreased sales of customized presses and general purpose presses. However segment income was ¥2,174 million (up 10.4% year on year) due to improvements in product and business mix and gross profit margins.

      China: Net sales were ¥9,227 million (up 2.5% year on year) due to increased sales of general purpose presses, despite decreased sales of service. Segment income was ¥644 million (up 8.8% year on year) due to increased sales and decreased SG&A expenses.

      Asia: Net sales were ¥7,601 million (down 7.2% year on year) due to a decrease in sales of customized presses and high-speed presses, despite an increase in sales of general purpose presses. Segment income was ¥245 million (down 42.9% year on year) due to deteriorated gross profit margins.

      Americas: Although net sales were ¥15,527 million (up 18.9% year on year) due to increased sales of presses and the consolidation of sales of the acquired U.S. subsidiaries, segment income was ¥800 million (down 26.3% year on year) due to increased SG&A expenses.

      Europe: Net sales were ¥10,703 million (down 1.6% year on year) due to a decrease in sales of general purpose presses and high-speed presses, despite increased sales of customized presses and services. Segment income was ¥197 million (down 11.2% year on year) due to increased SG&A expenses, despite improvement in gross profit margins.

    2. Overview of Financial Position

      Total assets as of December 31, 2025 increased by ¥2,090 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to

      ¥124,952 million. This is primarily attributable to a ¥613 million decrease in other current assets, a ¥1,285 million increase in intangible assets, and a ¥615 million increase in investment securities. The acquisition of the U.S. subsidiaries resulted in a ¥4,139 million increase in assets.

      Total liabilities increased by ¥823 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥40,048 million. This is primarily attributable to a ¥2,022 million decrease in trade payables, including accounts payable - trade and electronically recorded obligations - operating and a ¥2,249 million increase in short-term borrowings. The acquisition of the U.S. subsidiaries resulted in a ¥1,998 million increase in liabilities.

      Net assets increased by ¥1,266 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥84,904 million. This is primarily attributable to a ¥1,497 million decrease in retained earnings due to cash dividends and cancellation of treasury shares, and a ¥2,799 million increase in foreign currency translation adjustment. As a result, shareholders' equity ratio was 67.9% as of December 31, 2025.

    3. Consolidated Financial Results Forecast and Other Forward-Looking Information

    The forecasts of consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, which the Company announced on November 14, 2025, remain unchanged.

  2. Consolidated Financial Statements and Principal Notes

    1. Consolidated Balance Sheets

      (Millions of yen)

      As of March 31, 2025

      As of December 31, 2025

      Assets

      Current assets

      Cash and deposits

      35,856

      36,122

      Notes and accounts receivable - trade, and contract assets

      16,942

      15,310

      Electronically recorded monetary claims - operating

      1,912

      2,972

      Finished goods

      6,712

      6,458

      Work in process

      20,180

      20,708

      Raw materials and supplies

      4,987

      5,016

      Other

      2,424

      1,810

      Allowance for doubtful accounts

      (90)

      (109)

      Total current assets

      88,927

      88,290

      Non-current assets

      Property, plant and equipment

      Buildings and structures

      27,503

      28,574

      Accumulated depreciation

      (20,340)

      (21,210)

      Buildings and structures, net

      7,162

      7,363

      Machinery, equipment and vehicles

      22,255

      24,091

      Accumulated depreciation

      (17,497)

      (19,124)

      Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net

      4,758

      4,967

      Land

      7,356

      7,424

      Construction in progress

      231

      474

      Other

      4,643

      5,014

      Accumulated depreciation

      (3,924)

      (4,277)

      Other, net

      719

      737

      Total property, plant and equipment

      20,227

      20,967

      Intangible assets

      1,797

      3,082

      Investments and other assets

      Investment securities

      9,979

      10,594

      Insurance funds

      517

      401

      Retirement benefit asset

      604

      622

      Deferred tax assets

      554

      660

      Other

      1,956

      2,179

      Allowance for doubtful accounts

      (1,702)

      (1,846)

      Total investments and other assets

      11,910

      12,612

      Total non-current assets

      33,934

      36,662

      Total assets

      122,862

      124,952

      (Millions of yen)

      As of March 31, 2025

      As of December 31, 2025

      Liabilities

      Current liabilities

      Accounts payable - trade

      4,948

      4,654

      Electronically recorded obligations - operating

      2,363

      634

      Short-term borrowings

      1,620

      3,869

      Current portion of long-term borrowings

      500

      -

      Accounts payable - other

      1,255

      1,128

      Income taxes payable

      997

      524

      Contract liabilities

      16,455

      17,117

      Provision for product warranties

      766

      633

      Provision for bonuses

      1,216

      784

      Provision for bonuses for directors (and other officers)

      52

      13

      Provision for loss on orders received

      246

      143

      Other

      2,778

      3,434

      Total current liabilities

      33,201

      32,940

      Non-current liabilities

      Long-term borrowings

      1,000

      1,500

      Long-term accounts payable - other

      1,180

      1,330

      Deferred tax liabilities

      1,260

      1,607

      Provision for share awards

      830

      930

      Retirement benefit liability

      1,378

      1,352

      Asset retirement obligations

      9

      9

      Other

      362

      377

      Total non-current liabilities

      6,022

      7,107

      Total liabilities

      39,224

      40,048

      Net assets

      Shareholders' equity

      Share capital

      7,831

      7,831

      Capital surplus

      12,586

      12,586

      Retained earnings

      58,179

      56,682

      Treasury shares

      (5,711)

      (6,185)

      Total shareholders' equity

      72,885

      70,914

      Accumulated other comprehensive income

      Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

      4,597

      5,035

      Deferred gains or losses on hedges

      (173)

      (199)

      Foreign currency translation adjustment

      6,457

      9,256

      Remeasurements of defined benefit plans

      (221)

      (194)

      Total accumulated other comprehensive income

      10,660

      13,898

      Share acquisition rights

      91

      91

      Total net assets

      83,637

      84,904

      Total liabilities and net assets

      122,862

      124,952

    2. Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

      Consolidated Statements of Income

      (Millions of yen)

      Nine months ended December 31, 2024

      Nine months ended December 31, 2025

      Net sales

      55,081

      58,003

      Cost of sales

      43,082

      45,172

      Gross profit

      11,998

      12,831

      Selling, general and administrative expenses

      7,841

      8,619

      Operating income

      4,157

      4,212

      Non-operating income

      Interest income

      218

      180

      Dividend income

      238

      272

      Other

      81

      71

      Total non-operating income

      538

      524

      Non-operating expenses

      Interest expenses

      63

      86

      Foreign exchange losses

      446

      270

      Other

      30

      55

      Total non-operating expenses

      540

      412

      Ordinary income

      4,155

      4,324

      Extraordinary income

      Gain on sale of non-current assets

      14

      7

      Gain on sale of investment securities

      769

      506

      Total extraordinary income

      784

      513

      Extraordinary losses

      Loss on sale of non-current assets

      -

      0

      Loss on retirement of non-current assets

      0

      30

      Total extraordinary losses

      0

      30

      Income before income taxes

      4,939

      4,807

      Income taxes

      1,691

      1,502

      Net income

      3,247

      3,305

      Net income attributable to owners of parent

      3,247

      3,305

      Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

      (Millions of yen)

      Nine months ended December 31, 2024

      Nine months ended December 31, 2025

      Net income

      3,247

      3,305

      Other comprehensive income

      Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

      (796)

      437

      Deferred gains or losses on hedges

      45

      (25)

      Foreign currency translation adjustment

      2,101

      2,799

      Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax

      (2)

      26

      Total other comprehensive income

      1,348

      3,237

      Comprehensive income

      4,595

      6,543

      Comprehensive income attributable to

      Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent

      4,595

      6,543

    3. Notes to Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements (Notes to Going Concern Assumption)

      None

      (Notes Regarding Remarkable Fluctuation in Shareholders' Equity)

      1. Repurchase of shares

        The Company repurchased 3,242,600 of its shares at a cost of ¥2,999 million in accordance with resolutions passed at the Board of Directors meetings held on March 28, 2025 and April 11, 2025.

      2. Cancellation of repurchased shares

        The Company executed the cancellation of 3,242,600 treasury shares, amounting to ¥2,513 million, on September 30, 2025 in accordance with a resolution passed at the Board of Directors meeting held on March 28, 2025.

        As a result, retained earnings decreased by ¥2,513 million, and treasury shares increased by ¥486 million. At the end of the nine months ended December 31, 2025, retained earnings amounted to ¥56,682 million and treasury shares amounted to ¥6,185 million with 9,627,810 shares.

        (Accounting Policies Adopted Specially for the Preparation of Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements)

        (Calculation of tax expenses)

        The effective tax rate after the application of tax effect accounting to income before income taxes for the current fiscal year is reasonably estimated. Tax expenses are calculated by multiplying income before income taxes by the estimated effective tax rate.

        In addition, "income taxes - current" and "income taxes - deferred" are collectively presented as "income taxes."

        (Segment Information)

        1. Nine months ended December 31, 2024

          1. Information regarding amounts of sales, income and disaggregation of revenue by reportable segment

            (Millions of yen)

            Japan

            China

            Asia

            Americas

            Europe

            Subtotal

            Adjustments (*1)

            Consolidated statements of income

            (*2)

            Sales

            (1) Sales to third parties

            a. Presses

            11,395

            7,169

            3,983

            9,896

            6,935

            39,380

            -

            39,380

            b. Service

            4,438

            843

            1,607

            3,008

            2,869

            12,767

            -

            12,767

            c. Others

            2,836

            36

            29

            -

            30

            2,933

            -

            2,933

            Subtotal

            18,670

            8,050

            5,620

            12,904

            9,835

            55,081

            -

            55,081

            (2) Inter-segment sales

            15,286

            953

            2,572

            149

            1,043

            20,005

            (20,005)

            -

            Total sales

            33,957

            9,003

            8,193

            13,054

            10,878

            75,087

            (20,005)

            55,081

            Segment income

            1,968

            592

            430

            1,084

            222

            4,298

            (141)

            4,157

            Notes:

            1. Adjustments of sales represent elimination of inter-segment transactions.

              Adjustments of segment income refer to the adjustment as a result of inter-segment transaction eliminations.

            2. Segment income is adjusted to operating income of consolidated statements of income.

          2. Information regarding assets by reportable segment

          (Remarkable Increase in Assets Due to Acquisition of Subsidiaries)

          None

        2. Nine months ended December 31, 2025

          1. Information regarding amounts of sales, income and disaggregation of revenue by reportable segment

            (Millions of yen)

            Japan

            China

            Asia

            Americas

            Europe

            Subtotal

            Adjustments (*1)

            Consolidated statements

            of income (*2)

            Sales

            (1) Sales to third parties

            a. Presses

            10,712

            7,282

            3,857

            10,950

            6,433

            39,236

            -

            39,236

            b. Service

            4,777

            688

            1,598

            3,203

            4,170

            14,438

            -

            14,438

            c. Others

            3,060

            9

            22

            1,219

            16

            4,328

            -

            4,328

            Subtotal

            18,551

            7,980

            5,479

            15,373

            10,619

            58,003

            -

            58,003

            (2) Inter-segment sales

            13,749

            1,247

            2,122

            154

            83

            17,356

            (17,356)

            -

            Total sales

            32,300

            9,227

            7,601

            15,527

            10,703

            75,360

            (17,356)

            58,003

            Segment income

            2,174

            644

            245

            800

            197

            4,062

            150

            4,212

            Notes:

            1. Adjustments of sales represent elimination of inter-segment transactions.

              Adjustments of segment income refer to the adjustment as a result of inter-segment transaction eliminations.

            2. Segment income is adjusted to operating income of consolidated statements of income.

          2. Information regarding assets by reportable segment

        (Remarkable Increase in Assets Due to Acquisition of Subsidiaries)

        As a result of the acquisition of HMS Products Co. and Dallas Industries as consolidated subsidiaries, assets in the Americas segment at the end of the nine months ended December 31, 2025 increased by ¥4,139 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. The amount of this increase has been calculated on a provisional basis, as the allocation of the acquisition cost of Dallas Industries has not yet been completed.

        (Notes Regarding Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows)

        The Company has not prepared a quarterly consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. Depreciation (including amortization of intangible assets) for the nine months ended December 31 is as follows:

        April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

        Depreciation ¥1,477 million ¥1,512 million

        (Business Combinations, etc.)

        (Business Combination by Purchase)

        1. Acquisition of HMS Products Co. as a wholly-owned subsidiary

          The Company resolved that AIDA AMERICA CORP., a subsidiary of the Company, would acquire all shares of HMS Products Co. (hereafter referred to as "HMS") and make it a wholly-owned subsidiary at the Board of Directors meeting held on March 13, 2025. The Company acquired all shares of HMS Products Co. on April 1, 2025.

          1. Overview of business combination

            1. Name and nature of business of acquired company Name of acquired company: HMS Products Co.

              Nature of business: Design and manufacture of automation equipment and feeders, etc.

            2. Primary reasons for the business combination

              As a comprehensive manufacturer of press forming systems, the Company supports its customers' manufacturing by providing solutions for the entire production line, including presses as well as automation equipment and factory automation, such as material feeders and automatic transfer devices. HMS, which became a subsidiary through this share acquisition, is a U.S.-based company that designs and manufactures automation equipment and feeders. HMS possesses advanced technological and service capabilities and has a long history of working in partnership with us to supply solutions to customers. The addition of HMS to the Group will strengthen the Group's automation system R&D capabilities and improve the competitiveness of its products.

              Users in North America especially prefer local procurement due to factors such as import costs, maintenance concerns, service support, and product specifications. Accordingly, making HMS a subsidiary will enable us to provide integrated press and automation solutions to customers in North America.

            3. Business combination date April 1, 2025

            4. Statutory form of business combination

              Stock purchase for cash as consideration

            5. Company name after combination No change

            6. Ratio of voting rights acquired 100%

            7. Grounds for determining acquiring company

              AIDA AMERICA CORP., a subsidiary of the Company, acquired the shares for cash as consideration.

          2. Period of the acquired company's business results included in the consolidated statements of income for the nine months ended December 31, 2025

            April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

          3. Acquisition cost of the acquired company, and consideration for the acquisition and breakdown thereof by consideration type

            Consideration for the acquisition: Cash and deposits U.S. $5.5 million Acquisition cost: U.S. $5.5 million

          4. Major acquisition related costs

            Compensation and fees for advisors, etc.: Approx. U.S. $502 thousand (estimate)

          5. Amount of goodwill that occurred, cause for the occurrence, amortization method, and amortization period

            1. Amount of goodwill that occurred

              U.S. $93 thousand

            2. Cause for the occurrence

              Generated from the anticipated future excess earning power.

            3. Amortization method and period Straight-line amortization over 9 years

          6. Total amounts and principal breakdowns of assets received, and liabilities assumed on the effective date of the business combination

            (Thousands of U.S. dollars)

            Current assets

            10,249

            Non-current assets

            1,654

            Total assets

            11,903

            Current liabilities

            6,401

            Non-current liabilities

            -

            Total liabilities

            6,401

          7. Contents of contingent consideration specified in the business combination agreement and accounting policy for the current and subsequent reporting periods

            Although the Company was to pay contingent consideration based on the level of future performance

            achieved by the acquired company, no change in the consideration for the acquisition has occurred as of December 31, 2025, and the acquisition cost has been finalized.

            Type

            Amount

            Weighted average amortization period

            Trademark rights

            U.S. $300 thousand

            7 years

            Customer-related assets

            U.S. $600 thousand

            5 years

            Total

            U.S. $900 thousand

            5.7 years

          8. Amount allocated to intangible assets other than goodwill, breakdown by major type, and weighted average amortization period for the total and major types

          9. Estimated amount and calculation method of the effect of the business combination on the consolidated statements of income for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, based on the assumption that the business combination was completed as of the beginning of the nine months ended December 31, 2025

          Not applicable, as the beginning of the nine months ended December 31, 2025 is deemed to be the date of acquisition.

        2. Acquisition of Dallas Industries as a wholly-owned subsidiary

        The Company resolved that AIDA AMERICA CORP., a subsidiary of the Company, would acquire all membership interests in Dallas Industries (hereafter referred to as "Dallas"), and make it a wholly-owned subsidiary at the Board of Directors meeting held on October 28, 2025. Subsequently, on October 31, 2025, AIDA AMERICA CORP. completed the acquisition of all membership interests in Dallas.

        1. Overview of business combination

          1. Name and nature of business of acquired company Name of acquired company: Dallas Industries

            Nature of business: Design and manufacture of coil feeders, etc.

          2. Primary reasons for the business combination

            As a comprehensive manufacturer of press forming systems, the Company supports its customers' manufacturing by providing solutions for the entire production line, including presses as well as automation equipment and factory automation, such as material feeders and automatic transfer devices. Because users outside of Japan tend to prefer local procurement due to factors such as import costs, maintenance concerns, service support, and product specifications, a key strategy for the Company is strengthening its overseas automation supply chain.

            Dallas, which became a subsidiary, is a U.S.-based company that designs and manufactures coil feeders. Dallas possesses advanced technological and service capabilities and has a long history of working in partnership with us to supply solutions to customers. In addition to the acquisition of HMS Products Co. (hereafter referred to as "HMS") in April 2025, which specializes in destackers and transfer feeders, the acquisition of Dallas, which specializes in coil feeders, will establish an automation equipment supply system in the Americas. As a result, the AIDA Group will be able to independently provide complete press lines, including automation equipment, ranging from small to large presses.

            Following the acquisition, the Company will capitalize on the geographical advantage that both HMS and Dallas are located near Detroit to achieve synergistic expansion in the Americas through additional investments in the joint operation of their factories, production equipment, systems, etc. Including the acquisition of HMS and Dallas, the total investment for this initiative to strengthen our automation offerings in the Americas is expected to reach 5 billion yen.

            Also, across our entire group, we will achieve further synergies in the development of automation systems and provision of solutions, including AI utilization, by strengthening global collaboration encompassing our FA division, R&D division, and our domestic subsidiary REJ (Automation Control). Moreover, this acquisition will enable U.S. users to locally procure not only presses but also

            automation equipment of the Company, which will help reduce cost burdens resulting from U.S. tariff policies.

          3. Business combination date October 31, 2025

          4. Statutory form of business combination

            Acquisition of membership interests for cash as consideration

          5. Company name after combination No change

          6. Ratio of voting rights acquired 100%

          7. Grounds for determining acquiring company

            AIDA AMERICA CORP., a subsidiary of the Company, acquired the membership interests for cash as consideration.

        2. Period of the acquired company's business results included in the consolidated statements of income for the nine months ended December 31, 2025

          November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

        3. Acquisition cost of the acquired company, and consideration for the acquisition and breakdown thereof by consideration type

          Consideration for the acquisition: Cash and deposits U.S. $9 million Acquisition cost: U.S. $9 million

          Note that the amount shown is tentative, as part of the consideration for the acquisition is not yet determined.

        4. Major acquisition related costs

        Compensation and fees for advisors, etc.: Approx. U.S. $511 thousand (estimate)

  3. Supplementary Information

Status of Orders

Nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Millions of yen)

Orders

Order backlog

Amount

Comparison with the previous period (%)

Amount

Comparison with the end of previous year (%)

Japan

17,432

0.6

23,732

(4.5)

China

5,070

13.2

6,608

(30.6)

Asia

4,601

(17.2)

3,426

(20.4)

Americas

16,042

(1.9)

13,469

5.2

Europe

10,602

17.6

11,813

(0.1)

Total

53,749

1.9

59,049

(6.7)

Notes:

  1. Inter-segment transactions have been eliminated.

  2. Amounts above do not include consumption tax.

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